Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) – NEN 3140, NEN 1010

NEN 3140 and NEN 1010 inspections ensure reliable, safe electrical tools and installations. Meet these standards to prevent outages and incidents. Control Union’s certified inspectors deliver expert inspections and audits, followed by fast, accurate reporting. Your equipment and operations stay compliant, with clear insight into when replacement or repair is needed.

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    Electrical Safety & Compliance

    Control Union operates fully ISO 27001-certified: all findings, reports, and certificates are accessible in our secure online client portal alongside other industrial inspections. One assignment covers NEN 3140 (portable electrical equipment) and NEN 1010 (fixed installations) for complete workplace safety. Certificates are also accepted in the United Kingdom, eliminating the need for duplicate inspections.

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    Portable Appliance Testing delivers operational control, insight and certainty

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    Always compliant

    Electrical work equipment and installations must be inspected annually, and by combining inspections with planned site visits, compliance is maintained without additional mobilisation.

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    Fully objective

    Control Union only inspects and reports, ensuring pass‑or‑fail decisions are independent and free from commercial interests related to repair or maintenance work.

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    Immediate on‑site insight

    Inspectors prepare digital reports directly on site, making results available before leaving and allowing operations to continue without delay.

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    Proven electrical safety

    Inspected and approved electrical equipment reduces the risk of electric shock, fire and injury, while clear reporting supports the organisation’s duty of care.

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    One partner, one visit

    NEN inspections are integrated into Control Union’s broader inspection scope, reducing the need for multiple suppliers and simplifying coordination.

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    Toward control, insight, and certainty

    The strength lies in the combination of inspection expertise, advanced data systems, and global practical experience.

    Scope preparation

    The organisation provides an inventory list of all electrical equipment to be inspected in advance, allowing inspectors to arrive on site with a clear scope and realistic time estimate.

    Appliance testing

    Inspectors test each item using specialised measuring equipment and work alongside the crew where possible to minimise operational disruption.

    Digital results

    Inspection results are recorded digitally and made available directly in the client portal, alongside other inspection data, enabling immediate review and follow‑up.

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    Total unburdening with certified experts

    Multi-skilled inspectors handle other inspections such as personal fall and lifting gear equipment in one inspection round, cutting specialist- and logistics costs.

    • Certified, multi-skilled inspectors combine PAT with lifting and hoisting equipment checks on the same site visit, eliminating extra mobilisation costs.

    • Especially offshore, every helicopter flight counts; one crew performing multiple inspection disciplines saves flights, time and budget.

    • A strong national presence across major ports and industrial zones, plus a global network, means fast deployment wherever assets are located.

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    What starts as a single inspection often grows into an efficient, integrated solution. Our clients discover that Control Union can do more, allowing everything to be completed in one visit and eliminating unnecessary costs.
    Bernie Harms – Control Union
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    Frequently asked questions

    NEN 3140 covers all portable electrical work equipment with a plug, such as power tools and other mobile devices, and is particularly relevant for sectors including energy, maritime and offshore.

    Electrical work equipment must be inspected periodically, with annual inspection being the common practice to comply with legal and safety requirements.

    Yes, the NEN 3140 certificate issued by Control Union is accepted in the United Kingdom, meaning a single inspection can meet requirements in both countries.

    Smart procurement & advice

    Independent advice and procurement of lifting, hoisting, fall protection and work equipment, aligned with operational needs, technical requirements, asset management strategies and applicable standards.

    This approach helps organisations select the right equipment with greater control over safety, compliance, availability and cost.

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    From raw material to final product, from processes and systems to installations, we provide insight, assurance, and trust in every link of the chain. We do this through inspections and audits, certification and verification, laboratory analyses, and pest management.

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